Dausa - The Devnagri of Rajasthan

The city of Dausa which is widely known as Dundhar is situated in the north-eastern region of Rajasthan. The city is also known as Devnagri and famous for Mehandipur Balaji Temple. The Chouhans & bad gurjars ruled it in 10th Century A.D.  Dausa is a great name in the independent movement as it has given well-known freedom fighters to the nation. Late Shri Tikaram Paliwal & Late Shri Ram Karan Joshi were from Dausa who gave their precious contribution for struggle for freedom and for union of the Princely States to form Rajasthan State.

Language –

People of this religious district, basically speak Rajasthani & Hindi. Dhundhari dialect in Rajasthani language is used more frequently as compared to other languages by people of Dausa.  

Location –

Dausa is in the north-eastern region of Rajasthan at about 55 Kms faraway from Jaipur on NH-11. The district is bounded with Jaipur, Sawai Madhopur, Tonk, Karouli, Bharatpur & Alwar.

Transportation facility –

The district is well connected by Roadways & Rail route. The important trains have stoppage at Bandikui Junction. The city is 55 Kms from Jaipur on NH-11 and well connected with Agra, Delhi and other surrounding districts by roadways buses.

People & culture –

Dausa residents are really friendly and good to be with. It is possible that on your first look, you will find them a little insensitive, but these people are really good at heart. Untouched by the speed of modern times, these people are well-built, simple and lovely. The traditional apparel of women is Ghaghra choli and for men, Kurta and dhoti would do. The city still dresses themselves in typical colorful Rajsthani dress with lots of silver jewelry. However, in the modern times, most of the people prefer to wear casual clothes to match the modern-day fashion. Colorful festivals and fairs represent the cultural prosperity of city. The temples & other historical monuments swank about the rich heritage of this city. There are basically Jats and Gujars in the district The major communities in the city are Brahmins, Mahajans, Rajputs, Jains, Kayasthas, Sikhs, SC & ST. Besides these, Religions which are mainly followed by people are Hinduism, Sikhism, Islam and Christianity.

Fest & festivals –

Basant Mela

Basant Panchmi Mela is organized at city with the worship of Narshingji, Raghunathji and god Surya. The festival is celebrated for 3 days with a large market for villagers to buy there vital necessities for the entire year. The Basant fair has all arrangements for rural entertainment.

Dolchi Holi

The young males of Gurjar caste celebrate the traditional Holi with a difference. On the next day of Dhulandi, young men throw jet of water on each other using a small leather pot from the 4 neighboring ponds prepared for this purpose which goes on for one hour and they face it with brevity and enthusiasm.

Shekh Jamal's urs

There is a holy place of Sufi Saint Hazaratshah Shekh Jamal in Dausa.During the Urs numbers of pilgrims visit to this place every year. Most of the famous singers make this Urs more attractive by singing spiritual songs all over the night.

Tourist attraction of Dausa–

Abhaneri

Abhaneri is well-known for its Post-gupta or an early medieval monument which is situated at about 33 Kms far from the district head quarter towards Bandikui. The Chand Baori and Harshat Mata Temple are the important places to visit. The Harsha mata temple is an outstanding example of intricate statue on stone on the other hand the Baori has staircase with imaginative and architectural beauty.

Bhandarej Baori

Bhandarej Baori, another Step Well and Hotel Bhadravati Palace is another tourist attraction of Dausa distict. The Baori is a wonderful architectural creation which has 150 wide stepladder towards the main well, about 70 feet in width. The Bhardravati Palace is an interesting fusion of both Mughal and Rajput architecture which has arched windows, courtyards & traditionally painted verandahs.

Khawaraoji

Khawaraoji is famous for abode of the ruler Raoji and its natural beauty. The place is situated at about 25 Kms from the district headquarter. The place is surrounded by hills from three sides, and Amol Ghati nearby with natural beauty which has worth to visit by tourists. The fort of Khawaraoji is rehabilitated into the Khawaraoji Heritage Hotel.

Jhajhirampura

Jhajhirampur is situated at approximately 45 Kms faraway from district headquarter towards Baswa. The place is famous for its natural water tank and temples of Rudra the incarnation of Shiv, Balaji the embodiment of lord Hanuman and other god and goddess. 

Mehndipur Balaji Temple of Bajrang Bali

Temple of Bajrang Bali i.e. Hanumanji is famous for treatment of psychologically disturbed people by the evil spirits. Large number of visitor’s and volume of donations received by the shrine shows the value of this place.

Neelkanth & Panch Mahadev temple

Dausa is also recognized as Devnagri due to large numbers of temples. In the temples of Dausa Sahajnath, Gupteshwar, Somnath & Neelkanth, the five images of God Shive (Mahadev) are situated. The shrine of Neelkanth is situated on the plateau which is nearby hill & shows the ancient glory and spiritual presence. The rope-way also attracts large number of the tourists to benefit from the faith of this religious place.

 Gatolav

Gatolav is famous for the birth of Saint Sunderdas who had been moralized by his guru, Sant Dadudayal, the originator of Dadupanthi religion. The place has been enhanced for tourist purpose, mainly for swimming and boating.

Church at Bandikui

About 35 Kms far from Dausa, a Roman fashion Chruch for Protestant was constructed during British Empire in India. This church is beautiful and attractive for tourists.

 

Accommodation –There are numbers of heritage hotels, Luxury hotels, resorts, Guest houses & budget hotels in Dausa. So accommodation is not a problem in the city of Lakes. The hotels in Dausa are simply the best for holidaying with peace. Scattered with infinite number of tourist’s spot, the vacationers could satisfy their senses by spending some time in their regional & peaceful domains.

The Devnagri of Rajasthan is a favorite tourist destination of tourists who are on the trip of Rajasthan. So don’t waste your time & pack your bag to enjoy the real charm of devnagri.